Poetry

New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre   (www.nzepc.auckland.ac.nz)  

A trial project based in the University of Auckland to set up an electronic gateway to poetry resources in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific region.

Poetry - Queen of the Arts   (www.wordworx.co.nz/queenpro.html)  

The do-it-yourself poet. Notes on the power of the poem and publishing your own poetry.

Poetry Cafe   (www.poetrycafe.co.nz)  

Poetry Café usually meets on the second Monday of each month from February to November, at 7:30pm. The evening features New Zealand's best and emerging poets as guests, as well as featuring an original songwriter and musician, and an Open Mic with great prizes.

The Waterman Chronicles   (www.thewatermanchronicles.co.nz)  

New Zealand poetry by John Waterman, exploring the human and societal shadow. Also featuring a gallery of studio pottery, ceramics and sculpture, computer art and New Zealand space images.

New Zealand Poetry Society   (www.poetrysociety.org.nz)  

Here you will find poetry information of interest to New Zealand members and overseas visitors alike. There are also features on the craft of haiku, competitions and publications, and a list of poetry events around the country.

Hutt Valley Community Arts   (www.hvca.org.nz)  

Situated in the heart of Petone, Hutt Valley Community Arts welcomes you to the Farsite Gallery and the Poets Pub, a monthly event hosting a guest poet and featuring an 'open mic' session for aspiring poets.

Powerful Poetry   (www.powerfulpoetry.co.nz)  

Give the gift of poetry. Powerful Poetry offers a range of pre-written poems, along with personalised poems created specifically for you. They also provide framing and gift wrapping of poems as gifts.

Arthur Amon's poetry website   (www.amon.net.nz)  

Based in Auckland, Arthur Amon works as a writer, editor and researcher. Visit his site for poems, essays and reviews.

Article: Mother Days Poems and Quotes (www.nzs.com/new-zealand-articles/seasons-and-celebrations/mothers-day-poems-and-quotes.html)  

Looking for something profound to say on Mother's Day? Finding the words to express feelings can be difficult, so find a famous someone who has said something profound on mothers and mothering.

Jane Pujji   (www.janepujji.com)  

A New Zealand poet who, through her writing, seeks to explore and express the layers of emotional experience buried beneath the busyness of our lives.

Jill Chan   (www.jillchan.org)  

Official website of Jill Chan's poetry including a biography of the poet, her books, poems, literary magazines, and blogs.

Angel-Inspired Poetry   (www.angel-inspiredpoetry.com)  

Faye Kilday is a New Zealand based poet creating poems which inspire and touch the hearts of people around the world. Her e-books and online poems are especially helpful to those who are facing a difficult time in life.

Words of Love   (www.words-of-love-poems-and-quotes.com)  

Not all of us are great love poets: this site features all the love poems and quotes you will ever need, for speeches and special occasions.

Poetry With A Mission   (www.poetrywithamission.co.nz)  

A thought provoking poetical exercise, offering straight, open, honest and sincere poetry, with a pinch of humour.

Heavens Inspirations   (www.heavensinspirations.com)  

Inspirational Christian poetry for special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, New Year, communion, baptisms, baby dedications and weddings.

Funeral Poems   (www.funeral-poems.com)  

Discover funeral poems to guide you through your grief, comfort you in difficult times and help you commemorate a loved one. Find the words to express your feelings in this collection of eulogies, sympathy poems and funeral poems.

Blackmail Press   (www.nzpoetsonline.homestead.com)  

An online poetry publication, featuring guest and new poets from New Zealand and from all over the world.

Point of View   (crash.ihug.co.nz/~howe/Danpoems.html)  

A selection of published poetry by Dan Howe including some that have been musically arranged, sung by New Zealand artists and recorded.

Article: Fathers Day Poems (www.nzs.com/new-zealand-articles/seasons-and-celebrations/fathers-day-poems.html)  

Unsure how to express your gratitude on Fathers Day? There are many poems and quotes about dads which you can copy, or use as a basis for inspiration.

Ward Kelley...A Man and his Poetry   (www.wardkelley.com)  

Mr. Kelley has had approximately 724 poems published, both in print and on the Web.

Tim Jones   (users.actrix.co.nz/timjones/)  

A published fiction and poetry writer.

Poetry NZ   (www.poetrynz.org)  

An international print journal of poetry and poetics, based in New Zealand. The Web site contains online samples and editorials, as well as submission and subscription information.

Olivia Macassey   (www.macassey.com)  

The official site of New Zealand poet Olivia Macassey featuring poems, news and biography. She has published her work in a number of literary journals, including Poetry New Zealand, PNZ, Brief, Tongue in Your Ear, and Aural Ink.